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Business Matters with Tony Iannelli, is the region’s only local business show on commercial television. Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce President, Tony Iannelli, hosts this weekly program that airs Monday's at 7:30pm on WFMZ-Ch. 69. WFMZ is broadcast on 46 cable companies and reaches 2.2 million households. Business Matters is a half-hour interview show that gets inside the minds of business and community leaders to talk about their successes and challenges, as well as regional public policy issues and world trends. Topics range from legislation affecting the business community/community at large and economic development to corporate and technology news. The show almost always has 4 panelists representing two sides of an issue. One-on-One programs with VIP's have included U.S. Senators Bob Casey, Hillary Clinton and Arlen Specter, Governor Ed Rendell, Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta, and PPL President & CEO Jim Miller.
Police On The Case of Friday Homicide in Allentown Morning Fire Damages Home in Allentown; Red Cross Helping Out Police Await Driver's Blood Test Results in Fatal SUV-Pedestrian Accident First-time Home Buyers Hoping to Dodge Housing Crisis, Credit Crunch Allentown Police Arrest 4 in Friday Drug Bust Fire Causes Extenstive Damage to Carbon Co. Hotel Agreement Allows Troubled Bar to Reopen Friday Night Neighbors React to Bust of Big Pot Growing Operation Rocking the Vote: Mixing Music and Politics Myers Provides Defense, Offense in Phils 2nd Win MORE NEWS > > >


BUSINESS BRIEFS:

Monday, October 13th
The Race for Congress
Congressman Charlie Dent (R) and Sam Bennett (D) take on the issues that affect you!


Monday, October 20th
The Race for Congress - Part 2
Congressman Charlie Dent (R) and Sam Bennett (D)

Who should be our next state Auditor General?
Original Airdate: 10/6/2008 | Meet AG Jack Wagner (D) and Chet Beiler (R) before you vote!
 
DURATION: 00:28:36.2 

The Patriot Act: How Much Power is Too Much?
Original Airdate: 9/29/2008 | Passed in response to the terrorist attacks of 9/11, proponents argue that the Patriot Act is necessary to prevent the United States from the horrors of global terrorism. Critics argue that stretches government power to the point that it violates civil liberties. Featuring: Justin Peyton, Council on American-Islamic Relations; John Brinson, Lehigh Valley Racquet & Fitness Center; Mary Catherine Roper, American Civil Liberties Union; Dean Browning, Lehigh County Commissioner.
 
DURATION: 00:28:28.7 

Your Tax Dollars and Economic Development – the Perfect Pair?
Original Airdate: 9/22/2008 | For decades and particularly under Governor Ed Rendell, Pennsylvania has invested billions of dollars into stimulating economic development around our Commonwealth. But is this the right approach towards recruitment and enhancing businesses? Featuring: Matthew Brouillette, Commonwealth Foundation; Ed Pawlowski, Mayor of Allentown; Dave Taylor, Pennsylvania Manufactures Association; John Callahan, Mayor of Bethlehem.
 
DURATION: 00:27:04.2 

Does the Media Control your life?
Original Airdate: 9/8/2008 | Guests: Brad Rinehart (WFMZ Ch 69 News), Tony Romeo (KYW News Radio 1060), Pamela Varkony ("Perspectives" Blog), Dave Erdman (The Morning Call)
 
DURATION: 00:29:09.1 

The State of our Cities: An in-depth look at our Urban Cores
Original Airdate: 8/18/2008 | Guests: Peter Schweyer (Allentown City Council), Bob Donchez (Bethlehem City Council), Jeff Warren (Easton City Council), David DeGerolamo (Phillipsburg City Council)
 
DURATION: 00:28:36.1 

Our children--our future: 
1-on-1 with PA Education Secretary Gerald Zahorchak
Original Airdate: 8/11/2008
 
DURATION: 00:28:11.7 

To Wear or Not to Wear a Helmet -- Should it be the Law?
Original Airdate: 8/4/2008 | Guests: Jim Haines (Haines Exxon), Rep. Paul Clymer (R-Bucks), Rick Loomis, (ABATE (Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education)), Dr. William Hoff (St. Luke’s Hospital)
 
DURATION: 00:27:16.3 

How is LVEDC making a difference in your Lehigh Valley?
Original Airdate: 7/28/2008 | Guests: Robert Episcopo (Alvin H. Butz, Inc.), Tasha Bolden (Schoolhouse Orthodontics), Phil Mitman (LVEDC), Paul Mazzucco (Cobalt Computers)
 
DURATION: 00:28:26.7 

Gay Marriage--Civil Rights or Societal Threat?
Original Airdate: 7/21/2008 | Guests: Rob Hopkins (Lehigh Valley Pride), Michael Geer (PA Family Institute), Rev. Beth Goudy (Metropolitan Community Church of the LV), Deborah Hamilton (PA for Marriage)
 
DURATION: 00:28:19.4 

One-on-One with the Club for Growth's Pat Toomey
Original Airdate: 7/14/2008
 
DURATION: 00:28:32.8 

School Vouchers: Does Your Child Deserve the Choice
Original Airdate: 7/8/2008 | Guests: Andy LeFevre (REACH Foundation), Joe Testerman (PSEA), David Kirkpatrick (CEO America), Jeff Glazier (Allentown School Director)
 
DURATION: 00:27:35.9 


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